Berlin vs Bogota vs Bucharest vs Da Nang vs Porto vs Prague

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Population 3,400,000 10,978,360 1,830,000 1,125,316 237,559 1,305,737
Official language(s) German Spanish Romanian Vietnamese Portuguese Czech
Level of English Very high Low High Low Very High High
Main airport Berlin Tegel (TXL) El Dorado International Airport (BOG) Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) Da Nang International Airport (DAD) Francisco Sá Carneiro International Airport (OPO) Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG)
Most common months to visit May - September January - March, December April - October February - May May - September June - October
Currency EUR - Euro (€) COP - Colombian Peso ($) RON - Romanian Leu (L) VND - Vietnamese Dong (₫) EUR - Euro (€) CZK - Czech Koruna (Kč)
Credit cards Accepted in some places but cash often preferred Accepted everywhere Accepted almost everywhere Accepted in some places. Cash also needed. Accepted everywhere Accepted most places (some places are cash only)
Remote worker visa Yes No No No Yes Yes
Average monthly costs $2200 $1097 $1351 $959 $1759 $1806
Rent $939 $480 $615 $316 $717 $780
Groceries $188 $82 $114 $161 $148 $158
Dining out $271 $174 $165 $128 $280 $240
Cafe $57 $22 $38 $35 $45 $53
Coworking space $174 $77 $133 $88 $96 $175
Mobile internet $23 $11 $7 $4 $21 $24
Public transportation $88 $23 $21 $15 $95 $61
Taxis $58 $28 $9 $15 $25 $33
Shared bicycles and scooters $17 $17 $25 $0 $10 $19
Sport and cultural events $64 $22 $29 $6 $45 $19
Museums and sights $37 $7 $29 $2 $24 $35
Nightlife $63 $46 $45 $74 $66 $50
Gym $66 $15 $30 $34 $56 $56
Yoga $99 $57 $59 $71 $82 $66
Massage $56 $37 $31 $10 $48 $37
SIM card options Deutsche Telekom, Vodafone Tigo, Movistar, Claro Vodafone, Orange Viettel, Vinafone Vodafone, MEO, NOS Vodafone, T-Mobile
Tipping Round up for restaurants, not common for bars and services 10% service included in all bills, not required or expected at bars without table service 5% - 10% at restaurants, 5% - 10% tip for services is appreciated but not expected, round up for taxis 5-15% in restaurants, round up at bars and cafes 5-10% at restaurants if happy with service, not expected at cafes or bars 10% at restaurants and bars, round up elsewhere
Taxi apps Mytaxi, Uber Uber, Cabify Star Taxi, Uber Grab Uber, MyTaxi, Cabify Uber, Liftago
Tap water Drinkable Not drinkable Not drinkable Not drinkable Drinkable Drinkable
Overall cuisine Heavy and hearty meals with plenty of meat, potatoes and bread Latin American. Dishes with beef, pork and chicken are often mixed with flour-based foods and fruity desserts. Heavy influence from the Andes and other Colombian regions. Wide range of meat and fish dishes, soups, salads and cheeses influenced by German, Hungarian, Turkish, Greek and Ukrainian cuisine. Healthy and with robust flavors, Vietnamese cuisine combines noodles and rice with a variety of greens and local herbs to compliment specially seasoned pork, beef or seafood dishes. In Da Nang, you'll find a strong emphasis on barbecued seafood dishes as well as fish-based sauces. A variety of meats often mixed with fresh legumes and vegetables. Emphasis on rich seafood dishes and creamy desserts. Thick soups are often combined with stewed vegetables and baked meats to produce rich dishes. Gravies and creams are popular in Czech cuisine, as is beer!
Local food specialities Currywurst, spätzle, königsberger klopse, schnitzel, eisbein, doner kebab, pretzels Arepas, ajiaco santaferense, buñuelos, patacones, té de coca, changua Sarmale, mămăligă, mici, ciolan cu fasole, ciorbă de burtă, covrig, papanasi Chao Tom, Bahn Xeo, Goi Cuon, Bun Thit Nuong, Bahn Cuon, Mi Quang, Bun nam, Bun cha ca Bacalhau, Alheira de Mirandela, Francesinha, queido da serra da estrela, tripas a moda do Oporto, pasteis de chaves, tarte de amendoa Vepřo knedlo zelo, Česnečka, Guláš, Svíčková na smetaně, Ovocné Knedlíky.
Eat like a local Brew pubs, cafes, bars, deli shops Local family restaurants and those from other regions. Menú del día. Community markets and sports bars. Set lunch menus, cafe terraces, cofeterias Smaller, local restaurants, roadside eateries, street food stalls and local markets Local taverns, terraces, markets, tascas, churrascarias and local sports bars Pubs and taverns, street food stalls, local cafés
Vegetarian / vegan options 844 listings on Happy Cow 104 options on Happy Cow 33 listings on Happy Cow 107 options on HappyCow 46 options on Happy Cow 112 options on HappyCow